Thai Coconut Soup with Eggplant

Savory and easy to make. You will get lost in the aroma of this coconut soup with eggplant.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 4 cups water

  • ½ cup coconut cream

  • 1 ½ tablespoons Thai red curry paste

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

  • ½ tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • 1 Chinese eggplant, chopped

  • 1 (14 ounce) package soft tofu, drained and cut into cubes

  • ½ cup sliced mushrooms

  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions

Directions

  1. Mix water, coconut cream, and curry paste in a large saucepan. Add lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper; cook over medium-high heat until boiling, 5 to 10 minutes.

  2. Add eggplant to the saucepan; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Add tofu and mushrooms; simmer for 7 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Cook's Note:

One (13.5 ounce) can of coconut milk and 3 cups water may be used in place of the 4 cups water and 1/2 cup coconut cream, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

448 Calories
37g Fat
32g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 448
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 48%
Saturated Fat 20g 102%
Sodium 802mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 744mg 57%
Iron 13mg 71%
Potassium 1192mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.